1 Kings 7:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the doors and posts were made square with beams: and window was over against window in three ranks.

Bible in Basic English

And all the doors and windows had square frames, with the windows facing one another in three lines.

Free Bible Version

All the doorways and door casings had rectangular frames, the openings facing each other in sets of three.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all the doores, and the side postes with the windowes were foure square, and windowe was ouer against windowe in three rankes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.

Translation for Translators

All the windows and doorways had rectangular frames. The windows along the long wall on one side faced the windows on the other side.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All the doors and posts were made square with beams, and window was opposite window in three sets.

Noah Webster Bible

And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.

World English Bible

All the doors and posts were made square with beams; and window was facing window in three ranks.

Young's Literal Translation

And all the openings and the side-posts [are] square — windows; and sight [is] over-against sight three times.

Context

Solomon’s Palace Complex

⁴There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers. ⁵All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.

Summary

1 Kings 7:5 describes the construction of King Solomon's palace, highlighting its grandeur and opulence. The verse emphasizes the skill and craftsmanship of the workers involved in building the palace, showcasing the intricate details and quality of the materials used. This passage reflects the wealth and prosperity of Solomon's reign, illustrating the splendor of his royal residence. It serves as a testament to the architectural achievements of the Israelites during this period, demonstrating their ability to create magnificent structures for their leaders. Overall, 1 Kings 7:5 provides a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of King Solomon and the magnificence of his palace.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he made a porch of pillars,.... At the west end of the house: and the length thereof was fifty cubits; answerable to the breadth of the house: and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: which, added to the length of the house, made it one hundred and thirty: and the porch was before them; the four rows of cedar pillars of the house, Kg1 7:2 this porch was either for his guards to keep watch in; or for his courtiers to walk in, sheltered from rain or the like; or perhaps only for grandeur and magnificence: and the other pillars and the thick beam were before them; the pillars of the porch, on which were laid beams of cedar for a storey over them, and so on; these were before and right against, and answered to the pillars of the house.

1 Kings 7:5

Solomon’s Palace Complex

⁴There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers. ⁵All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the doors and posts were made square with beams: and window was over against window in three ranks.

Bible in Basic English

And all the doors and windows had square frames, with the windows facing one another in three lines.

Free Bible Version

All the doorways and door casings had rectangular frames, the openings facing each other in sets of three.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all the doores, and the side postes with the windowes were foure square, and windowe was ouer against windowe in three rankes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.

Translation for Translators

All the windows and doorways had rectangular frames. The windows along the long wall on one side faced the windows on the other side.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All the doors and posts were made square with beams, and window was opposite window in three sets.

Noah Webster Bible

And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.

World English Bible

All the doors and posts were made square with beams; and window was facing window in three ranks.

Young's Literal Translation

And all the openings and the side-posts [are] square — windows; and sight [is] over-against sight three times.